Featured Artist

"My father always suggested that I live a simple and humble life because life is not only for the present day, but also for a bright future."

"My name is Asmara Putra, which literally means, 'son of love.' I was born in 1991 in a part of Bali famous for its silver jewelry. My father, Wayan Asmana, is a Novica-featured artisan and a master silversmith.

"I watched him and my mother craft silver jewelry ever since I was a boy.... read more

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Ernestina Asante

West Africa

Although carving has long been regarded as the preserve of men, Ernestina has been able to make her own mark on the industry, carving her own masks and djembe drums.

Through her sales with NOVICA, Ernestina has grown as an entrepreneur, expanding her business and taking on apprentices. She even persuaded her husband who was a taxi driver to quit his job and join NOVICA as a carver.